Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 3/20/25 - How to Support Staff and Volunteers in Implementing Adopters Welcome - Humane World for Animals
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive, welcoming, and conversational adoption program.
Adopters Welcome works best in shelters and rescues that have a supportive growth culture. From customer service skills to understanding bias to recognizing the role of compassion fatigue, a work environment that invests in its people is critical to identifying unnecessary barriers to adoption. This webinar is for all levels of sheltering, including volunteers.
Presenters

Jessica Dolce, MS | Certified compassion fatigue educator
Jordan Constantine | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals

(Photo credit: Theresa Charleston/Blessed Sacrament Youth Center)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_61IJmJi7TLyFKbFL9i6vMw#/registration

Webinar - 3/22/25 - The Puppy Playbook: Avoiding Common Behavior Problems - PPG (fee applies)
2025-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
This webinar is for puppy guardians, breeders, and trainers. It focuses on how to prevent behavioral problems in dogs in the future.
How we raise our puppies from conception to adulthood can prevent behavioral problems in many dogs. These are anxieties, separation, aggressive dogs, and nervousness. This is for the majority of dogs; there are exceptions, but there is so much we can do to prevent future problems.
Webinar Objectives – What You Will Learn

How breeders can raise robust puppies.
How puppy guardians can raise more robust, independent puppies with good socialization, routine, and training
How trainers can integrate exercises into classes to help owners/guardians teach good habits to prevent future problems

Presenter – Robin Bates
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/the-puppy-playbook-avoiding-common-behavior-problems-with-robin-bates/

Webinar - 3/25/25 - An Introduction to Understanding Trauma in Dogs - IAVSW
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Trauma and its negative impacts are not solely constrained to humans. There is an ever-growing body of evidence that other animals, including dogs, can also experience post-traumatic stress which may have significant and long-lasting impacts on their cognitive function and behaviour. This session will explore what trauma is and what can cause it, the potential impacts of trauma in dogs and end by providing some key tips on how to support dogs who have been subjected to some form of trauma.
Please note that the session may include discussions of human/animal cruelty and neglect which some attendees may find distressing.
Learning Outcomes:

Understand trauma and its causes.
Understand how traumatic experiences can impact dogs.
Understand basic trauma-informed strategies to support traumatised dogs.

Speaker: Maya Badham, CEO and Founder of Safeguarding Animal & Human Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Abuse (SAHSDA), UK
WEBSITE LINK: https://iavsw.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1925243&group=

Webinar - 3/25/25 - Triage that Transforms Intake - HASS
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Seeking new techniques to improve the way increased intake is managed? Join Kaycey Adair, Case Manager of Greenville County Animal Care and Amanda Foster, HASS Programs Director, as they discuss strategies you can use to better understand the “why” behind animals entering the shelter, address immediate pet support needs and easily connect people with social service resources to aid in avoiding unnecessary intake all together.
Register below and join us March 25th at 1 p.m. CST!
For more information on Intake Triage Project which informs this discussion, visit: www.humananimalsupportservices.org/intake-triage
Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_2UQgmTmQQbmCplRI3x25iw

Online Conference – 3/25/25 to 3/27/25 – My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion – My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2025-03-25 12:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Registration Now Open!
March 25 – 27, 2025
Join us for the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025. This virtual convening brings advocates and practitioners together from across fields to answer the questions of “why pets?” and “why now?” during a time of relative scarcity. Explore solutions for ending homelessness for people and their animals.
Our 3-day virtual event (March 25-27) is dedicated to expanding pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing. Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders, government officials, and advocates to create real change for people and their pets.
Featured Speakers:
✅ Dr. Kwane Stewart – CNN Hero of the Year & Founder of Project Street Vet
✅ Joy Moses – VP, National Alliance to End Homelessness
✅ Lori Weise – Founder, Downtown Dog Rescue & CNN Hero
✅ Holly Henning – Executive Director, Women’s Advocates
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2025-conference

Conference - 3/27/25 to 3/30/25 - 2025 ABVP Symposium - ABVP (fee applies)
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-30 | San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
ABVP welcomes all members of the veterinary team to its annual Symposium! Take a look at our AMAZING program offering more choices and hands-on workshops than ever before.
We are excited for you to experience what we have planned! This year, we are offering more scientific tracks and hands-on workshops than ever before, ensuring there is something for every member of the veterinary team. Don’t wait to sign up for a hands-on workshop — spots will fill up quickly!
WEBSITE LINK: https://abvp.com/symposium/

Webinar - 3/27/25 - How to Use Data to Remove Unnecessary Barriers to Adoption - Humane World for Animals
2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive, welcoming, and conversational adoption program.
In this webinar, we’ll dive into the barriers that may exist for potential adopters. By using data, we can create an inclusive and barrier-free adoption experience that streamlines the process for staff and the community.
Presenters

Jordan Constantine | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals
Steph Rose | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals

(Photo by David Welker/AP Images for Humane World for Animals)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yj_btOP9RemLK1UyZ7xalw#/registration

Webinar - 4/2/25 - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): What Pet Owners Need to Know - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
2025-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join us this Wednesday, April 2nd, at 6 PM ET as Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Senior Veterinarian and Director of Pet Health Information at AMC, discusses the ongoing bird flu outbreak—how it spreads among wild birds and domestic poultry, and what it means for pets. Learn about the potential risks, the latest developments, and the steps you can take to help protect your pets from this potentially deadly disease.
With special guest Dr. Sally Slavinski, Public Health Veterinarian at the New York City Health Department, who will share insights from investigating recent bird flu cases in NYC cats.
This is a free, online-only event hosted via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants the day of the event. Please email UsdanInstitute@amcny.org with any questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://app.glueup.com/event/avian-influenza-bird-flu-what-pet-owners-need-to-know-137798/

Webinar - 4/3/25 - California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success! - CalAnimals
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This year’s California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday, June 7th, and the ASPCA will once again, be providing grants to underwrite the waived adoption fees. Last year’s event was a huge success, with 3,609 adoptions, and for 2025 we have a new goal of finding loving homes for 5,000 dogs, cats, horses, and other small animals. As the media outreach and paid advertising drive more adopters to your door, we want to help you prepare and maximize this opportunity to send as many pets home as possible. Join us for this informative session where leaders from Ventura County Animal Services and Woods Humane Society will share their strategies for success. You’ll hear how they do their promotions, ramp up volunteer support, prepare staff, orchestrate the large number of adoptions, and ensure that as many animals as possible are ready to go. You’ll also learn about the great resources available to assist by our promotions expert from the ASPCA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MuN-IPMEQYa-MWepnd9OCw#/registration

Webinar - 4/3/25 - Translating Adopters Welcome into other Shelter Programs - Humane World for Animals
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Adopters Welcome was developed by Humane World for Animals over a decade ago to encourage shelters and rescues to remove barriers to adoption. While so many individuals and organizations have embraced its framework, the need to think critically about adoption processes remains. In this updated four-part webinar series, attendees will learn how to identify barriers and develop the skills to create a more inclusive, welcoming, and conversational adoption program.
Adopters Welcome is a community-centered philosophy that can easily translate into all aspects of animal shelter and rescue programs, including lost pet reclaims, access to veterinary care, foster programs, and more. Learn how to bring the Adopters Welcome framework into all parts of your work.
Presenters

Summer Dolder | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals
Audra Farrell | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals
Carol Whaley | Adopters Welcome Trainer at Humane World for Animals

(Photo by Shelby LaVigna/For Humane World for Animals)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AwU7_4WuRM2yxnoSoOaEYA#/registration

Webinar - 4/3/25 - Systems Change and Collaboration to Improve Animal Welfare - Life of Riley
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Life of Riley’s community has grown to encompass stakeholders in animal advocacy and the pet industry, academia and government agencies, human service providers as well as veterinary clinics and animal shelters. We believe everyone has a role in co-creating a better world for human and non-human animals and remain committed to building and supporting platforms that foster trust, listening, and relationship building amongst diverse stakeholders. To this end, we have invited Reos Partners to lead our next webinar on Systems Change and Collaboration. Reos Partners has worked with stakeholders holding disparate views and interests on a range of issues — from land reform in South Africa to educational reform in Brazil — to co-create sustainable solutions to these complex social challenges. Join us on Zoom to learn about and explore these approaches in the context of complex animal welfare challenges.
Register here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/springpointpartners/systems-change-and-collaboration-to-improve-animal-welfare-890173240

Online Event – 4/5/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and effective colony management. You’ll learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to address common challenges such as communicating with neighbors, preparing for trapping, conducting large-scale trapping operations, feeding, and providing winter shelter.
If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.
Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
This session is led by Susan Richmond, Executive Director, and Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, and lasts 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. The cost of registration is just $10.00.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/tnr-certification-workshop-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-april-2025/

Webinar - 4/7/25 - Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions - CalAnimals
2025-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for a panel discussion, “Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions,” in support of the 2025 California Adopt-A-Pet Day. Panelists include Christina Lee (StellaFirma Strategies), Debra Olmedo, RVT (Patitas y Palabras), Elsa Ramos (Oakland Animal Services), and Monika Khuc, LMFT (WAGS Pet Adoption).
Drawing from their diverse lived experience and expertise in community engagement and organizing, pet adoptions, animal behavior and veterinary medicine, the panelists will share strategies for engaging multicultural communities to build trust and boost pet adoptions. The discussion will cover the importance of multilingual outreach, the value of colloquial translations, and their direct impact on pet retention and adoption.
The California for All Animals team will share statewide findings about multicultural engagement and how their free translation services are impacting shelters and animal control agencies across California.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LA83_1cQRYC06CENBj5FLw#/registration

Webinar - 4/10/25 - From Pickup to Prevention: How Field Services Can Keep Pets Home - HASS
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The role of field services is not limited to enforcement of public safety, but should be embraced as the first responders to pet support services and community engagement! This often includes a primary responsibility of their role to pick up lost pets and transporting to the shelter in the hopes an owner would retrieve them. HASS asks, what if this wasn’t the only method for field services to support lost pet reunification?
In honor of ACO Appreciation Month and to continue our conversation on lost pet reunification, HASS welcomes you to join Jace Huggins, VP & Chief of Humane Law Enforcement at San Diego Humane Society and Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services, as they discuss how to unite with your local animal control team to support less lost pet intake and more keeping families together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_kcSfw6pNSo-SnOOIqK7sbA#/registration

Webinar - 4/10/25 - Maddie’s Insights: Exploring Efficacy, Barriers, and Best Practices of Companion Animal Foster Caregiving - Maddie's Insights
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Foster care is a unique form of human-animal interaction that is increasingly understood to be an effective tool for improving the welfare of shelter-living animals. Even brief stays in foster care can allow animals to escape the stressors of the shelter, provide an environment that allows for greater social interaction, and offer opportunities for improved health and behavior.
In this presentation, we will highlight the key takeaways revealed in the 42 published articles evaluating companion animal foster care programs that are included in our recent review paper: Companion animal foster caregiving: A scoping review exploring animal and caregiver welfare, barriers to caregiver recruitment and retention, and best practices for foster care programs in animal shelters. During our discussion, we will examine a variety of foster care programs that have been studied, explore the evidence of their effects on human and animal welfare, evaluate the successes and challenges in supporting shelter foster care programs, illuminate discrepancies in equity and diversity of caregiver engagement that offer opportunities for recruitment, and recommend best practices for lasting programmatic success.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe scientific research about foster caregiving as an intervention for companion animals.
2. Identify the proximate (i.e., physical and emotional) and distal (i.e., length of stay and adoption outcomes) welfare benefits of foster caregiving for shelter animals as well as their caregivers.
3. Explore opportunities for improving foster care programs in animal shelters, including utilizing a stepwise approach to foster caregiving, providing greater caregiver support, increasing the diversity of caregiver involvement, and expanding the extent of community engagement within foster care programs.
Guest Speakers:
Lisa Gunter, Assistant Professor, PhD, CAAB, CBCC-KA, and Grace Phillips, Master’s Student, Virgina Tech, School of Animal Sciences
Register for Maddie’s Insights Webcasts: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Online Event – 4/12/25 – 2025 Online Behavior Day Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2025-04-12 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast for our annual Online Behavior Day, an exciting event designed to deepen your understanding of feline behavior and improve your ability to support cats in your home, shelter, or rescue organization. Understanding cat behavior is crucial for building positive relationships with cats, reducing stress, and preventing behavior-related issues that can lead to relinquishment or abandonment. This event features some of the animal welfare industry’s most trusted authorities on feline behavior, who will lead a variety of workshops covering a wide range of cat behavior concerns—from managing vet visits and providing enrichment to addressing litter box issues and navigating multi-cat households.
You’ll gain valuable insights into new concepts, tools, and techniques that can be immediately applied to help resolve common behavioral challenges. In addition to the informative workshops, enjoy fun cat trivia and prizes that will enhance your experience, along with opportunities to network with fellow professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare community. This is a great chance to connect with others who share your passion for improving the lives of cats.
Registration is just $25 and includes access to the live event and recorded sessions after the event, as well as speaker slides, handouts, and more.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2025-online-behavior-day/

Online Certificate Program – Starts 4/14/25 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2025-04-14 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $399
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,495, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($500 discount!)
Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: http://pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management

Conference - 4/15/25 to 4/18/25 - Animal Care Expo 2025 - HSUS (fee applies)
2025-04-15 07:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. We are excited to host Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15-18 at Caesars Forum, where we expect to welcome over 2,500 attendees. Experts from all facets of animal welfare around the globe will join together to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections.
Animal Care Expo 2024 offered:

Nearly 100 workshops across 12 tracks.
An expansive exhibit hall providing the opportunity to engage with animal welfare organizations, vendors and sponsors, learning about the latest products and services in the industry.
Continuing education opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
Networking opportunities where you can share knowledge, gain advice and draw inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of your global colleagues.
A dog park with adoptable dogs and cattery with adoptable cats where attendees can take some time from their day to unwind and cuddle with adorable animals.
Plus, several delicious plant-based meals throughout the conference.
Hands-on community service activities are planned for the exhibit hall as well as out in the community on May 15 (more to come).

Altogether, the networking and educational opportunities at Animal Care Expo yield professional and personal dividends for attendees that last throughout the year and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Webinar - 4/22/25 - Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options - United Spay Alliance
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Thinking of Opening a Clinic in Your Community? Don’t Miss This Free Webinar – LIVE SESSION ONLY!
Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 for a special presentation from Dr. Lisa Warren on how to open a procedure-focused clinic that serves your community’s animal welfare needs.
Designed for veterinarians and anyone interested in starting a clinic, this session will explore Dr. Warren’s collaborative partnership model, proving that procedure clinics can be both profitable and community-driven.
Can’t wait? Check out our blog post with a sneak peak into Dr. Warren’s work in Kentucky here.
What: Opening your own procedure clinic to reduce economic euthanasia and provide affordable options
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 2:00 PM ET
Live session only – no recording will be available! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Warren.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/637890912072853085

Webinar Series - 4/22/25 - Doors Wide Open: How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community - Open Door Veterinary Collective
2025-04-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Topic: Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care for Animals and People
In this session we’ll share the statistics that describe the crisis in accessing veterinary care from a credit and cash-flow perspective and offer practical solutions to help pet families pay for veterinary care over time, at your clinic or with clinics in your community.
We’ll share research that demonstrates that these expanded payment options offer the ability to multiply donor (or discount) dollars by 14.5, turning $100,000 into $1,450,000 of veterinary care in your community among clients unlikely to qualify for common payment tools such as CareCredit. This will enable you to best target limited dollars to the cases that most need them and to expand care overall, keeping clinics working to sustain accessible care.
Guest Speaker: Heather Cammisa, Program Manager at pethelpfinder.org and Chief Enterprise Officer at Open Door Veterinary Collective
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/
Join Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities.
We’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations, panel discussions, video snippets and Q&A sessions.
Topics and featured programs include:
• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options
• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services
• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care
• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets
• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more!
Who should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event.
Come make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie
Learn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts

Webinar - 4/22/25 - The Roundtable: Navigating Resistance and Strengthening Community - The AAWA
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This roundtable discussion explores the realities of helping animal welfare organizations make progress toward their equity and inclusion goals, despite roadblocks and resistance. Learn from industry leaders as they share:

Experiences creating long-term change at their organizations
Challenges and successes they faced while addressing inequities in the workplace
Lessons learned

Panelists:

Todd Cramer, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer, Potter League for Animals
Meredith Jones, Chief Community Initiatives Officer, Operation Kindness
Jennifer Toussaint, Chief of Animal Control, Arlington County Animal Control / Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Facilitator: Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

(Art by Hannah Moren)
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-22-2025

Webinar - 4/23/25 - A Culture of Return to Home: What is it and Why is it Important? - GoodPup
2025-04-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Explore ways to ensure that your agency proactively promotes lost pet reunification
Lead by: Jackie Rose
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-culture-of-return-to-home-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important-tickets-1207192518319

Webinar - 4/23/25 - Stay Safe During Equine Emergencies - HVMA
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Presented by: Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc.
This webinar will contain information useful to all veterinary professionals, even those who do not practice on horses. Since horses are often transported to different locations, accidents can happen anywhere. Practitioners will be introduced to easy ways to learn the Incident Command model for safe teamwork for daily use in the clinic, as well as response to field emergencies. Choosing the correct end points relevant to various dangerous scenarios, and the difficult decision-making processing for triage, treatment and euthanasia will be threaded throughout the presentation.
During this webinar attendees will learn:

The importance of trained handlers. Where to stand, where not to stand and the significance of watching other people’s position.
Examples of soft and hard extensions of the arm and simple large animal rescue specialty tools
Proven techniques for physical and chemical restraint.
Manipulations for laterally recumbent animals, repositioning and recovery positions for large animals
Procedures for de-escalation of stress in the animal patient while the veterinarian is responding to the location.

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for HumaneVMA members only.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanevma.memberclicks.net/webinar-equine-emergencies

Webinar - 4/24/25 - Pioneering the Path: Innovations in Field Services Our Communities Need - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Join us as we explore cutting-edge advancements in animal field services. From AI-assisted tracking to community engagement strategies, this webinar uncovers the tools and approaches needed to build stronger, more resilient communities. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter future together.
Speaker: Dr. Josh Fisher
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pioneering-the-path-innovations-in-field-services-our-communities-need/

Webinar - 4/24/25 - Circle Work: Movement Stations to Increase Confidence and Decrease Reactivity - FDSA (fee applies)
2025-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
One of the most challenging components about working with a reactive dog in the real world is that the environment itself isn’t always predictable. And what if your goal is to help a reactive dog acclimate to a new environment, and/or acclimate to other dogs being present? How can we change the environment, to then change their behavior? Course circles are stations with pieces of equipment (think platforms, cones, cavalleti poles, slow feeders, etc) placed in a large circle, with strategic behaviors assigned to each station. Course circles are designed to: – Build the dog’s skill set – Facilitate movement and body awareness – Allow for scent gathering with other dogs present – Create predictability using environmental cues – Be fun and engaging for both ends of the leash Learn how to use course circles for dogs who struggle staying relaxed and responsive in the presence of triggers, or in unfamiliar environments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a fresh approach to your leash reactivity cases and group classes, or a handler of a reactive dog looking for ways to help your dog feel more secure in the world, this webinar is for you.
Presenter: Jessica Wheatcraft
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 4/25/25 - Fading Kitten Syndrome: Fight the Fade - National Kitten Coalition
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from Dr. Emily Coleman as she explores the life-saving strategies for panleukopenia in kittens. Specifically designed for foster families and kitten caregivers, this webinar will provide you with crucial knowledge on recognizing early symptoms, accessing timely care, and implementing effective vaccination and cleaning protocols to stop the spread of this devastating disease. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to safeguard the health of the kittens you care for and make a lasting impact on their lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3217434560281/WN_1ziS4PI5RHOQoyAvc-53Gw#/registration

Hybrid Conference – 4/26/25 and 4/27/25 – Feline Health Symposium - Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
2025-04-26 | Virtual
EveryCat Health Foundation and North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine are excited to partner once again for a feline health symposium!
Join us on April 26-27, 2025 at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, NC for Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond.
The focus this year is feline heart disease, including feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with some very exciting news being announced!
This symposium will feature two tracks:
a two-day track for veterinary professionals offering continuing education credits, and
a one-day track for non-veterinary professionals.
Featured speakers include:
Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology),
Jose Novo Matos DVM DipECVIM (Cardiology) MRCVS,
Ronald H. L. Li, DVM, MVetMed, PhD, DACVECC,
Alex Lynch, BVSc(Hons) DACVECC MRCVS,
Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, Fear Free Certified
and many others!
Both in-person and live stream options are available!
WEBSITE LINK: https://felinesymposium.squarespace.com/

Online Course - Application deadline 4/26/25 - Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Summer 2025 Session - UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
2025-04-26 | Virtual
Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.
Through engaging online courses, you’ll gain expertise in:

Best practices to reduce animal stress.
Foundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.
Behavior, training, and enrichment for healthier, happier animals.
Population management to optimize shelter resources.
Daily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.

Whether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional, this program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and recognition to make a greater difference.
Why Become Certified?

Advance your career with professional credentials.
Learn practical, actionable skills to improve daily operations.
Gain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.

Applications are being accepted for the summer 2025 session starting 5/26/25! Start learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/26/25.
Certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!
This program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session.
Learn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General

Conference – 4/27/25 to 4/29/25 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)
2025-04-27 - 2025-04-30 | Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest 900, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Join us in Montréal, Québec for the biggest and boldest animal welfare conference in Canada!
Join us at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals in Montréal, Quebec, April 27-29, 2025, where you’ll discover innovative strategies and practical solutions to enhance the well-being of animals in your community and beyond.
Education:
Our conference features diverse speakers, including experts in advocacy, community outreach, animal care, farmed and wild animals, shelter medicine, fundraising, marketing and more. They will share valuable insights and best practices that you can implement in your daily work and organization. Dive into our conference educational topics here.
Networking:
Experience the Discovery Hub, where you can explore a dynamic exhibit floor featuring cutting-edge products, technology and services, make connections and enjoy delicious food. This area brings together exhibitors and top-tier partners, all seamlessly connected within the conference venue. At the Discovery Hub, you will also find our Hot Topics area, where you can gather in small groups to discuss current topics and pressing issues in animal welfare.
Wellbeing:
Unwind in our Happy Walrus Recharge Room, a relaxing and calm space to support your mental and physical well-being while at the conference.
Fun:
Our Yappy Hour will be the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees in a laid-back environment before the conference officially begins.
Our friends at the Montréal SPCA will give us a warm welcome to their city at our scocial: Soirée Rendez-vous, and will host shelter tours.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers from across Canada, the United States and abroad to learn, share and advance together. Join us and be part of the movement to create a more humane world for all animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals

Webinar - 4/29/25 - Part II: Triage that Transforms Intake - HASS
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Part one left us on a cliffhanger! Ready for part 2? Let’s explore Intake Triage strategies that help manage lost pet intake and streamline your intake process as a whole! Join the next HASS Webinar on April 29th at 1 p.m. CT.
Amanda Foster, HASS Programs Director, and Nichole Hazard, HASS Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, will discuss easy ways to better understand the “why” behind animals entering the shelter and the best practices for communicating effectively with your community.
You can also watch part one here: https://tinyurl.com/4vr5wuvd
Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017380094930/WN_sgt425qSRlqrPZ0-4XK8ZA#/registration
